For Mama Myra, survival was all she had ever known. Alone and abandoned, she had been left to fend for herself on the streets, with no one to turn to for help. But now, she wasn’t just fighting for her own survival—she had a litter of tiny puppies depending on her.
Malnourished and exhausted, Myra did everything she could to keep her babies alive. She scavenged for food, braved the elements, and kept them hidden from danger. But despite her best efforts, it was never enough. The puppies were growing, their hunger increasing, and Myra struggled more each day to provide for them. Yet, even in her desperation, she didn’t trust humans—she had likely learned long ago that they could not be relied on for kindness.
With no microchip, no known owner, and no safe place to call home, Myra and her little family relied on the small kindnesses of local villagers. They had seen her around, doing her best to care for her puppies, but they knew she needed immediate help if the family was to survive. Rescuing Myra, however, wouldn’t be easy—her distrust of humans made approaching her nearly impossible.
That’s when Ermioni from DAR Animal Rescue stepped in. The rescue team couldn’t afford to wait for Myra to trust them; they had to act fast before her fragile little ones suffered any longer.
Using a careful combination of food and her puppies, Ermioni gently lured Myra into a crate. The mama dog hesitated, ears back, eyes wary. She knew she had to protect her babies, but her own hunger and exhaustion made the decision more difficult. In the end, instinct took over. She stepped inside, and for the first time in a long time, she was truly safe.
The entire family was rushed to DAR Animal Rescue, where Myra could finally let down her guard. She no longer had to search for scraps, fight for survival, or shield her puppies from harm. Instead, she watched as they were fed, warmed, and cared for by kind hands—a sight she had never known before.
For Myra and her little ones, this was a new beginning. A life once filled with struggle had turned into one filled with hope, safety, and the promise of a brighter future.
Seeing them now—healthy, happy, and thriving—is a powerful reminder that even the most fearful hearts can heal when given love and care. Myra’s journey isn’t over, but for the first time, she doesn’t have to walk it alone.
